tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post1269532089734398172..comments2023-12-30T18:00:34.669-07:00Comments on by the light of grace . . .: The 5 W's of Addiction TriggersThe Lighthouse Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-62412436878482921942013-04-26T16:14:01.504-06:002013-04-26T16:14:01.504-06:00I also see triggers as a way for me to grow strong...I also see triggers as a way for me to grow stronger at resisting them. I used to get so angry because I had built this world where I was protected from triggers but then I got this job and triggers were everywhere! and I couldn't take away others right to choose what they did and listened to or watched. But you can't live in the world and avoid any and all triggers. My job has been really hard in this aspect, BUT I know that with prayer and help (including reaching out) that I can overcome those triggers and learn how to deal with them successfully next time. ~StaceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-63256023072724932092013-04-26T13:53:20.089-06:002013-04-26T13:53:20.089-06:00This post was very helpful in many ways. I was abl...This post was very helpful in many ways. I was able to identify my own personal triggers. Identifying them has been helpful so that I can avoid them. <br /><br />I like this thought a lot. I seriously forget that I am never alone... it's a comforting thought. I have heard it my whole life, but I loved how you put this. I can imagine this more easily than an all powerful Savior, who I know is also with me... but this imagery was very helpful. And it is very true. it's either one or the other - <br />"If the Holy Ghost is not with us, then surely Satan's followers are, and likewise, if the Holy Ghost is with us then Satan's followers cannot stand to be in the light of our countenance. We are never without one or the other..." <br /><br />Ok, this thought was also very helpful to me. What I told you about that happened the other night, I was triggering but I had not offended the Spirit. However, I still felt shame for my thoughts going in a direction I'd rather them not, even though it was quick, it was not ME that invited that in, etc. Reading this was helpful for me to realize that I do not need to carry shame for those uninvited things happening. It is also comfroting to know that "The Savior felt the very triggers we experience day in and day out." Thanks!!!<br /><br />And I know you have told me about the wind blowing in my branches before, but I just LOVE it. Seriously, the imagery that you use is so helpful to me. But, it's nice to know that there's a reason. I am being continually tested - the Lord is watching and testing me to see how firmly I am planting my roots. It's nice to think about Him trusting me at all to do that, and how He probably hopes with all His might that I will withstand the test and remain strong. <br /><br />Awesome post, thanks Sidreis! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com